subtracts (from)

verb

present tense third-person singular of subtract (from)
as in cuts down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracts (from)
  1. decreases
  2. reduces
  3. modifies
  4. tapers
  5. moderates
  6. diminishes
  7. retrenches
  8. shrinks
Verb
  • The longer-term concern is whether the state will have to cover more of the cost if federal support decreases.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
  • Discuss Hidden Factors Instead Of Selling Features In high-trust industries, skepticism usually decreases when the conversation becomes less transactional and more observational.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of decreases
Verb
  • Aiir’s software reduces that workload by scanning inspection footage before presenting possible findings to the technician.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Palliative care reduces disease symptoms and the burdens on caregivers.
    — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • For example, Texas angler Dustin Grice modifies his spinnerbaits by adding chartreuse and white willow-leaf blades with a matching chartreuse/white skirt.
    — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.
    — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • Meanwhile the tiered effect tapers the hair, adding extra volume at each level (like an upside-down coffee cup).
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 May 2026
  • Kerry Washington’s romantic high ponytail makes a stronger statement when paired with full fringe that tapers out to tendrils.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of tapers
Verb
  • So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.
    — Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
  • There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of moderates
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • When the temperature difference diminishes between the warmer western Pacific and the cooler eastern Pacific, the typical east-to-west trade winds decrease even further.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • Guatemala became the third Latin American government to declare a state of emergency to combat gang violence, as the region retrenches around security.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • If the United States further retrenches from Colombia, Beijing will seek to deepen its influence.
    — KEVIN WHITAKER, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of retrenches
Verb
  • Nevertheless, the claustrophobic framing shrinks an epic voyage into small-screen content made solely for a bored child to hold right up to their nose.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The East Coast is expected to soon feel some relief from the extreme temperatures as the heat dome shrinks, bringing chances of severe thunderstorms.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of shrinks
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